| Dogs are very much like little children. They only have | | | | all, dogs are very adaptable and can adjust to any |
| three things in mind: to sleep, to eat and to play. | | | | environment and companion. |
| They run around the house, expect their masters to | | | | The Right Toys: |
| fumble and tumble with them and generally require | | | | Chew toys are perfect for teething dogs. These |
| that they have their special toys too. The toys for | | | | toys are usually made of latex rubber or nylon and |
| dogs are not just for playtime, though. They can also | | | | are best for cleaning the teeth of your dogs. Chew |
| be used as training tools and may help in improving | | | | toys stimulate the salivary glands to produce more |
| the condition of their teeth as well as distract them | | | | saliva that can help keep tartar from building up on |
| from running around the house and chewing | | | | the teeth of your dogs. Squeaky toys are best used |
| everything from the foot of a table to your wife's | | | | to develop a dog's hunting skills. The dog will surely |
| sandals. | | | | develop his sense of hearing when you hide the |
| But before going out and buying just any toy for | | | | squeaky toy and make him locate it by the squeaky |
| your dog, you should take the time to know if the | | | | sound. Retrieving toys like Frisbees and balls are |
| toy would suit his personality first. Remember, dogs | | | | perfect for the energetic dog. Just train him to give |
| also have their different temperaments and it is up | | | | the toy back to you or place it on your feet and |
| to you, their owners, to know which type they are. | | | | you're off to go. This kind of toy also helps you |
| The Different Temperaments: | | | | develop your throwing abilities. Tug toys are perfect |
| Certain breeds have distinct inherited physical and | | | | for dogs which are intensely interested on playing tug |
| behavioral characteristics which have been passed on | | | | with their owners. They hold on to the toy and try |
| from generation to generation. Guard dogs such as | | | | not to let go. These toys are available in rope designs |
| the German shepherd and the Doberman pinscher | | | | and exciting colors as well. Brain teasers such as the |
| have a strong body with a great desire for territorial | | | | Duck Egg Baby help develop the intelligence of your |
| defense and make excellent watchdogs. Hunting dogs | | | | dogs by making them solve a puzzle or finding a |
| with their keen eyesight and keen sense of smell are | | | | secret opening at the bottom to get the treat. |
| known for their speed and accuracy in catching | | | | The right toys for your dog should be one which is |
| game. They are happiest when they have lots of | | | | appropriate with his needs, personality and size. Keep |
| room in which to run about freely. Small dogs are | | | | in mind that you have to get to know your dog first |
| born to be cuddly, carefree and lovable but because | | | | to know which toy to buy him and which would keep |
| they tend to be high-strung and nervous, they are | | | | him happiest. |
| more compatible with adults than with children. All in | | | | |